BMW 7-Series MOT Results
Registered in 201587.7% pass rate
from 803 tests in 2021
(42% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.
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2.7% fail on
Tyres
- 1.7% fail on Condition
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth
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2.2% fail on
Visibility
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (56% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers
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2.1% fail on
Road Wheels
(8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Condition (25 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Brakes
(50% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.00% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.87% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.87% fail on Brake pads
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0.12% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.12% fail on Brake discs
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0.87% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.62% fail on
Brake performance
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0.62% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.62% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.62% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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0.12% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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1.00% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.4% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(70% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.50% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp
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0.62% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.75% fail on
Headlamps
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1.4% fail on
Suspension
(58% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
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0.25% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
(53 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Operation
- 0.12% fail on Suspension unit
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0.12% fail on
Springs
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0.12% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.12% fail on Coil spring
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0.12% fail on
Coil springs
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0.12% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
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0.87% fail on
Suspension arms
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0.50% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.50% fail on Registration plates
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0.37% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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0.25% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.12% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.12% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.12% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.12% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.25% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.25% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.12% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.12% fail on Bracket
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0.12% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.12% fail on
Engine mounting
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BMW 7 Series (2009 - 2016)
High quality luxurious interior. Huge amounts of space in the back. Long wheelbase versions available. Efficient Dynamics means good economy and low CO2.